Many Companies Use Powerful Computers to Dig Through Volumes of Data

question 10

Multiple Choice

Many companies use powerful computers to dig through volumes of data to discover patterns about their customers and products.This activity is called:

• A)data mining
• B)data digging
• C)sugging
• D)neural networking

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Definitions:

Market Price

The present cost at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale in a specific market.

Face Value

The nominal or original value of a security or financial instrument as stated by the issuer, crucial for calculating interest payments for bonds.

Real Return

The return on an investment after adjusting for inflation, representing the actual purchasing power gained or lost.

Inflation

The speed at which the total price for goods and services escalates, lessening the purchasing force.